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Lombard, IL 
Animal Entertainment
18 miles from Wheeling 
5 Verified Bookings Leah C. said “Kim was on time, patient, and very educational for my bunch of mostly kinders for a birthday party for my son. She took her time explaining each animal…”
McHenry, IL
Animal Entertainment
22 miles from Wheeling
1 Verified Booking Cold blood Parties is a traveling reptile show servicing Northern Illinois and Chicagoland area. We believe in Education through Interaction. Our hands on approach…
Lake Villa, IL
Circus Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
21 miles from Wheeling We have dogs trained to perform stunts and tricks that make children of all ages Smile and laugh and be totally amazed. Dogs do over 40 tricks such as climbing…
New Lenox, IL
Animal Entertainment
43 miles from Wheeling
29 Verified Bookings Sarah B. said “Incredible Bats came and presented at our Senior Center yesterday and their presentation was phenomenal!! It was the perfect balance of information and…”
Mukwonago, WI
Educational Entertainment / Animal Entertainment
54 miles from Wheeling
18 Verified Bookings Janet K. said “Petting zoo was a huge hit with children and adults. Informative and friendly staff handled animals with respect and effectively cleaned up and left party…”
Whitehall, MI
Animal Entertainment
119 miles from Wheeling
1 Verified Booking We are a traveling exotic animal experience. We are based out of West Michigan near Grand Rapids. We have multiple species of hand tame, ambassador animals that…
Byron Center, MI
Animal Entertainment
122 miles from Wheeling
5 Verified Bookings Mitzi B. said “We needed to cancel the actual event due to unforeseen circumstances, but I would highly recommend them due to how easy they are to work with and the…”
Ada, MI
Animal Entertainment
136 miles from Wheeling The Tipsy Burros are two up-scale, adorable miniature-donkeys serving up beverages, snacks, goods, and FUN! More widely known as "Beer Burros" our gentle,…
Auburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
157 miles from Wheeling
51 Verified Bookings Tina G. said “Kids really enjoyed the show”
Fort Wayne, IN
Petting Zoo / Animal Entertainment
162 miles from Wheeling
10 Verified Bookings Korissa R. said “Nothing but great things to say about Joy Journey! We rented the petting zoo and pony rides for our child's birthday party for around 30 children.…”
Woodburn, IN
Animal Entertainment
174 miles from Wheeling
70 Verified Bookings Carley L. said “Hiring Indiana Wild was undoubtedly the highlight of my son's 5th birthday celebration. Beth's expertise in presenting her collection of 15…”
Fillmore, IN
Animal Entertainment
182 miles from Wheeling
17 Verified Bookings Steve F. said “10 out of 10! We had such a fabulous time with Master's Petting Zoo for an office party. Great chance to get outside, have a break, and love on some…”
Bloomington, IN
Reptile Show / Animal Entertainment
218 miles from Wheeling
2 Verified Bookings Ann P. said “Highly recommend this for a birthday, scout troop, school function, you name it. Very knowledgeable and wonderful with the kiddos! Had them out for my…”
Belleville, MI
Animal Entertainment
228 miles from Wheeling
1 Verified Booking Ashley K. said “Mark was amazing! My son LOVED every second of the animal/ reptile show. Mark was fun, energetic, education and funny!! The kids and adults had so much…”
Lewisburg, OH
Animal Entertainment
237 miles from Wheeling We offer a fun and educational program OR interactive display for you library, nursing home, daycare center, school, company event or festival! Want to ensure your…
In the past year, Animal Entertainers have sent 1,893 quotes to event planners
Animal Entertainers rank #85 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
1,425 Animal Entertainer reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
Children’s Birthday Parties
From request to booking, it takes 1.4 days (on average) to hire an Animal Entertainer
Live animals are a fun entertainment choice for all ages. Hire everything from exotic animal shows and reptile shows to petting zoos and pony parties. Animal encounters can be both entertaining and educational, making them perfect for birthday parties, school fairs, corporate events, and more. Find the best animal entertainers near you on GigSalad!
The cost of hiring animal entertainment will vary depending on the type of show or animals you want to have. Exotic animals will be more expensive than ponies or farm animals. Larger events that might require more animals will also increase the cost. Contact local animal professionals to get a quote customized for your event.
When looking for animal entertainment companies, take the time to browse profiles to learn more about their services. Read about their party packages, look at photos and videos, and check out reviews from past clients. While talking with animal ambassadors, discuss important things like licenses, safety guidelines, space requirements, and other special considerations. Be sure to also check for any animal restrictions at your venue or within your neighborhood or city.
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